Environmental Services
1950 Milford Street

The Environmental Services Administration Division is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe and healthful environment for residents and visitors of the City of Charleston.

This Division is responsible for the collection of refuse, street sweeping and enforcement of related environmental codes adopted by City Council. Services include:

Garbage Collection

Garbage Collection serves both residential and commercial customers. Residential garbage is collected once weekly, from standardized containers using semi-automated collection equipment.

Trash Collection

Trash Collection collects dry trash and yard trimmings for all city residents. Separated trash is collected one time per week.

Street Sweeping

Street Sweeping sweeps city streets with regenerative air sweepers. Additionally, Grounds Custodians are assigned daily in designated commercial areas to empty public trash receptacles and pick up litter.

Environmental Code Enforcement

Inspectors survey sites for compliance with the city’s Environmental Ordinance. Inspectors investigate complaints, issue citations for violations and prepare cases for presentation to the Municipal Court.

For further information on collections during the holidays, please refer to the attached schedule.


RELATED DOCUMENTS
2010 Holiday Collection Schedule
2010 Holiday Collection Schedule

Garbage Collection Map
Garbage Collection Map

Trash Collection Map
Trash Collection Map



FOR MORE INFORMATION

Sam Price
Superintendent of Environmental Services

1950 Milford Street
Charleston, SC 29405
Phone 843-724-7364
Fax 843-805-3231
prices@charleston-sc.gov




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